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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Lafayette Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 19, 1997. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Lafayette, #1, 1961 S/U Bonds, City-Parish Council

Passed: 65.2% voted yes and 34.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    65.2% 6,861 votes

  • No

    34.8% 3,662 votes

10,523 votes cast.

City of Lafayette, #2, 1985 S/U Bonds, City-Parish Council

Passed: 64.8% voted yes and 35.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    64.8% 6,661 votes

  • No

    35.2% 3,620 votes

10,281 votes cast.

Consolidated Sch. Dist.#1, 7.27 Mills Renewal, School Board

Passed: 63.2% voted yes and 36.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    63.2% 8,347 votes

  • No

    36.8% 4,857 votes

13,204 votes cast.